Czech Kolache Recipe

Name: Czech Kolache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water; 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup melted shortening; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup raisins; 2 cups cottage cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted shortening
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
2 cups cottage cheese

1
Pour yeast into 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Set aside to soak.
2
In a separate bowl mix together 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup melted shortening and 2 cups sifted flour. Beat well. Add in 2 beaten eggs and yeast mixture and mix well. Set aside to rest until bubbly and spongy.
3
Add 3 1/2 cups of flour and blend well. Set aside to rise for 1 hour. Punch down and let rise again for 1 hour.
4
To Make Filling: Beat together 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons flour and 1 cup of raisins. Add cottage cheese and mix well.
5
Pinch off 1 inch balls from dough and press an indentation in the center of each. Put filling in. Let rise 15 minutes, then bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) until golden - 12-18 minutes.

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup warm water, 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Czech Kolache falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Czech Kolache

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